Maryknoll OGC Asks Congress to Avert a Government Shutdown
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was one of 680 civic organizations and faith-based groups to write to Congress, House and Senate, to ask that they "fulfill Congress’ most basic duty: to keep the government running." This letter comes amid increasing likelihood of a government shutdown. The letter highlights the urgency of covering the functions of government that will be thrown into chaos with a shutdown.
The Plight of Christians and Palestinian Children in the Holy Land
Extremism has led to the most violent year in the Holy Land since 2005.
UN: Insufficient Progress on Development Goals
Midway to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals of 2015 are woefully behind schedule.
AIDS Relief Program Under Siege
The future of the highly successful U.S. global AIDS program is uncertain.
Summit of the Amazon: New Plan to Protect Rainforests
Indigenous peoples join presidents of Amazon nations in pledge to protect the rainforest.
The Bridgetown Initiative
A voice from the Caribbean island of Barbados offers a plan to save the broken global financial system.
Youths Prevail in Held v. Montana
The first climate change lawsuit to go to trial is now the first climate change lawsuit victory.
Guatemala: Election Landslide
A candidate running on an anti-corruption platform unexpectedly overtook the former first lady.
Maryknoll in Korea: A Life of Compassion, Risk
A new book is available about the life of Maryknoll Fr. Gerard Hammond, a missioner with more than 60 years in ministry on the Korean Peninsula.
Tanzania: Forceful Letter by Catholic Bishops
The thirty-seven Tanzanian bishops object to the government’s business dealings with the United Arab Emirates.
South Sudan: Local Church Responds to Refugees, Peace Efforts
The Catholic Church in South Sudan responds to the needs of refugees entering the country from Sudan while calling for greater efforts to maintain the peace process in South Sudan.